How to pronounce incoronate
Say it like ing-KOR-uh-nut. Incoronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- ing
- KOR
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incoronate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incoronate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ing-KOR-uh-nut.
What does incoronate mean?
- Crowned.
Where does incoronate come from?
First attested in 1855; either borrowed from Italian incoronato or Latin incorōnātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying incoronate
How do you pronounce incoronate?
Say ing-KOR-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ɪŋˈkɑrənət/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈkɒrənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incoronate?
Incoronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: ing · KOR · uh · nut.
Is incoronate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪŋˈkɒrənət/ (ing-KOR-uh-nut).